Like many others, I have great memories of watching an American dare devil attempt (not always successfully) amazing stunts when I was a kid in the 70s. I had the action figures, and when I was on my bicycle jumping off those ramps in the street in front of my house, I was emulating the guy we all wanted to be.

RIP, Mr. Knievel. In my mind, I can see you landing an incredible jump over the Pearly Gates (and several buses, cars, and a fountain.)